Zone Blitz to Zone Trap

Episode 20 - Not so Special Teams & Self-Inflicted Obstacles

The Ravens finally showed up, but was it too little too late; the Capitals on the other hand...have been on the struggle bus. Kuney breaks down the week for both teams as well as highlights a major hiring for the Nationals at the GM position. 
This week's sad stat makes you wonder if teams know what defense is, and we round out with some "Last Dance" themed trap talk. 
* Announcement: No New Episode 12/26 *
1:26 - Ravens: Analysis of 24-0 Win at Cincinnati, outlook of Week 16 vs New England, and the path to an unlikely division title
11:38 - Capitals: Recap of 5-1 Loss at WPG, 5-0 Loss at MIN, and 4-0 Win vs TOR
18:48 - Nationals: Breaking down the hiring of 31 year old Ani Kalanmbi as GM
21:28 - Sad Stat of the Week: Should I rename this to "Jets stat of the week"?
24:08 - Trap Talk: Will this future HOF'er be traded? Is this the last chance for this team?
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Episode 19 - Every week Embarrassment & Golden Goaltending

The Capitals continue to take points, but the Ravens continue to fall in what we can only consider a lost season. Kuney recaps the Ravens and Capitals this past week, and welcomes Sam onto the show as ZBZT's second ever guest! He is a sad Sabres fan with a LOT to say. Its a bit of a longer episode, but at least the Sad Stat is funny! 
Announcement: NO NEW EPISODE Friday December 26th!
1:03 - Ravens: Analysis of 27-22 loss vs the Pittsburgh Steelers
17:30 - Capitals: Recap of Capitals 1-0-1 over the week, and again do they know what the objective of the PP is?
25:00 - Interview with Sam to discuss the Buffalo Sabres.
36:00 - Sad Stat of the Week: The Panthers are the true kings of one in a row
 

Episode 18 - Flopping Flock & Triumphant Toms

In a turn of events, the Capitals are soaring, and the Ravens are collapsing. Kuney returns from a two week absence to recap a 2-1 stretch (that feels like 0-3) from the Ravens, and a 9-1-1 stretch from the Capitals that have sprung them into first place. Plus, one of the many sad stats to choose from when it comes to the Skins and will the NHL players be robbed of the Olympics again?? Finally, who should the Ravens keep or let walk in the 2026 offseason? 
1:10 - Ravens: Rant on the play of the team as of late
10:50 - Capitals: Heating up, but still can't seem to kill a penalty
18:31 - Sad Stat of the Week: Who needs kickers...?
22:41 - National Spotlight: Does size really matter?
25:38 - Trap Talk: Who is more important to the Ravens: Zay Flowers or Tyler Linderbaum?
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Episode 17 - High Flying Flock & Not so Super Chargers

The Ravens defeated the Minnesota Vikings to improve to 4-5, but the Capitals lost 2/3 this week to fall to 8-7-1. Kuney will break down the games, the highlights, and the lowlights. Plus, there is a sad stat that Chargers fans should be numb to by now, and someone thinks San Fran has a QB controversy...? Finally, the jokes just write themselves when it comes to bad NFL owners, and Dan Snyder isn't even around to be the scapegoat.
1:08 - Ravens: Analysis of 27-19 win at the Minnesota Vikings
13:08 - Capitals: Do the Capitals know what the objective of the powerplay is?
19:36 - Sad Stat of the Week: Charger fans look away...
22:02 - National Spotlight: Report Cards and Brian Daboll
29:00 - Trap Talk: Is there really a QB controversy in San Fran?
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Episode 16 - Ravens Rising & Capital Crumbling

The Ravens have won two in a row to improve to 3-5, while the Capitals have lost 5 of their last 6 to fall to 7-6-1. Kuney breaks down the games and gives an outlook for both teams. In addition, the Nationals continue to re-tool their front office and managerial staff, while the Wizards need to learn the meaning of the word "defense".
Plus, is 0-37 vs Ranked teams bad? 
1:30 - Ravens: The season is clinging to life, but hope is still alive
13:51 - Capitals: Is the Sky Falling?
19:37 - Sad Stat of the Week: Fellow UMD alum...cover your ears
23:18 - Wizards and Nationals: The Wizards have allowed the most PPG and the Nats continue to rebuild the front office
26:38 - Trap Talk: Can the Ravens run the table?

Episode 15 - Choking, Coaching, and Conference Chaos

The Ravens return from their bye week looking to bounce back against the Chicago Bears, while the Capitals put together a strong week on the ice — dominating Minnesota and Seattle, but getting humbled by Vancouver to rise to a 5-2 record through 7 games. 
This week’s Sad Stat dives into Maryland basketball’s historic choking tendencies, and the National Spotlight shines on major NFL scheduling news and a huge front-office move by the Nationals.
In Trap Talk, Kuney debates which conference reigns supreme in the NBA and NHL and whether anyone can challenge the surging Knicks this season.
1:17 - Ravens: Previewing the Bears matchup
7:48 - Capitals: Two statement wins and one tough loss
15:09 - Sad Stat of the Week: Maryland’s March Misery
18:23 - National Spotlight: NFL scheduling shake-up + Nats’ big hire
22:07 - Trap Talk: NBA & NHL conference chaos and the Knicks’ case
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Episode 14 - Traffic, Turnovers, and Triumphs

The Ravens’ season continues to unravel after a 17–3 loss to the Rams — but at least the defense showed up this time. Meanwhile, the Capitals are flying high with wins over the Islanders, Rangers, and Lightning, fueled by stellar goaltending from Logan Thompson and Charlie Lindgren (and some not-so-stellar special teams).
This week’s Sad Stat dives into a bizarre Rangers record, we highlight A’Ja Wilson’s WNBA dominance, Curt Cignetti’s extension, and Brian Callahan’s firing, and finish with Trap Talk that hits us all where it hurts:
Is traffic worse than slow Wi-Fi?
1:04 - Ravens fall to 1-5 and preview of Week 8 vs Chicago
11:04 - Capitals go 3-0 this week: 4-1 at NYI, 1-0 at NYR, 3-2 OT vs TBL
18:47 - Sad Stat of the Week: Ranger fans look away...
21:18 - National Spotlight: A'Ja Wilson's dominance and some coaching news
26:53 - Trap Talk: Which is worse, traffic or slow wifi? 

Episode 13 - Baltimore Breakdown & Demko's Destiny

The Baltimore Ravens hit rock bottom with an embarrassing 44–10 loss at home to the Houston Texans, and Kuney breaks it all down — the what, the why, and the inevitable pain heading into a Week 6 matchup with the Rams. The Capitals didn’t fare much better, falling 3–1 to the Bruins in a sloppy opening night showing.
This week’s Sad Stat digs into the Ravens defense, who are somehow on pace to make the wrong kind of history. Plus, Kuney reacts to massive NHL contract extensions, makes his Week 6 NFL Picks, and wraps up with Trap Talk — featuring a bold prediction about Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (shoutout and credit to the Toronto Sports Network!).
0:56 - Hometown Report: Ravens vs Texans Breakdown + Week 6 Outlook9:25 - Capitals Sloppy 3–1 Loss to Boston14:01 - Sad Stat of the Week: Ravens Defensive Disaster16:13 - National Spotlight: NHL Star Extensions19:23 - Week 6 NFL Picks21:53 - Trap Talk: The Demko Take

Episode 12 - Ravens Bruised & Mets Booed

The Ravens stumble again — this time to the Chiefs — and the injury list might be longer than the highlight reel. Kuney breaks down what went wrong, what needs to change before facing the Texans, and what the latest injuries mean for Baltimore’s season.Meanwhile, the Capitals are heating up as the preseason winds down, the Mets prove that money really can’t buy wins, and Bad Bunny steals the spotlight at the Super Bowl. Plus: Kirill Kaprizov’s monster deal and some Trap Talk to close it out.
1:12 - Hometown Report: Ravens’ ugly loss, injury fallout, and preview vs Houston
11:46 - Capitals update: preseason wins + projected lines
18:53 - Sad Stat of the Week: Mets payroll pain
22:55 - National Spotlight: Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl + Kaprizov’s extension
25:50 - Week 5 NFL Picks
27:19 - Trap Talk: Jared Goof and AD Mitchell

Episode 11 - Monday Night Meltdown & Capital Gains

The Ravens embarrassed themselves on Monday Night Football with a 38–30 collapse against the Detroit Lions, while the Capitals came out swinging to start the preseason with back-to-back dominant wins. Kuney breaks it all down, plus the Nationals’ big front-office move, a Sad Stat of the Week that’ll make you question the word “elite,” and a couple of Trap Takes you don’t want to miss.
1:05 – Hometown Report: Ravens’ 38–30 loss to the Lions (what went wrong + Week 4 outlook vs Kansas City) and the Capitals’ hot preseason start with wins over Boston (5–2) and Philly (5–1)
12:56 – Sad Stat of the Week: Can a QB with a sub-.300 division record really be considered elite?
15:45 – National Spotlight: Adam Silver said what?! Plus, devastating NHL injury news that's a real "killer blow"
19:23 – Week 4 NFL Picks – Kuney makes his calls for Sunday
22:39 – Trap Talk: Finding weaknesses and debating who’s really a Top 10 QB